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[SMU 86]

http://smu.scout.com/2/1005143.html

I guess Patterson still thinks this is our Super Bowl.

"It seems like we're getting to be the statement game for a lot of people," Patterson said. "This week SMU is having a 'Red Out' and a bunch of people are coming to the game. But there's no difference for us than any other. "

[Harry0569]

That's just Coach speak, that's why I hate when coaches/players give interviews, but alas.

Patterson knows this isn't just any game, and he knows we will be fired up (especially with a packed house on ESPN). He can't approach it like any other game, or s*** might hit TCU's fan.

[Pony in SA]

There is more pressure on TCU. They are almost 3 TD favorites and can win out and make some BCS noise. If they can't beat a team with a sophmore QB with less than 15 starts in his entire career, and a team who only plays 3 seniors on their top 22, it will not look good for Patterson.

[SMU 86]

But we also shouldn't approach this like aTm approaches Texas. Like it's the only game of the year that counts. Coach Jones has the right approach, it's a highly visible game but not the most important game.

[Harry0569]

There is more pressure on TCU. They are almost 3 TD favorites and can win out and make some BCS noise. If they can't beat a team with a sophmore QB with less than 15 starts in his entire career, and a team who only plays 3 seniors on their top 22, it will not look good for Patterson.

This is what I'm hoping for. TCU comes out tight-assed (conservative) and we bomb away, and hopefully take an early lead. The more scared TCU gets about not making the BCS, the better.

[The PonyGrad]

Kind of a coach lovefeast.

Had a question though:

The No. 4 Horned Frogs will be the highest ranked team to play on SMU's campus in 28 seasons. The Mustangs have been successful

What 28 seasons?

[sbsmith]

But we also shouldn't approach this like aTm approaches Texas. Like it's the only game of the year that counts. Coach Jones has the right approach, it's a highly visible game but not the most important game.

I don't think that'll be a problem, winning C-USA is the goal, winning or losing against TCU doesn't affect that.